The buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 has been exciting, heartbreaking, and chaotic all at the same time. First, we had an announcement, then a tariff delay, and then pandemonium during pre-orders. We also cried about the price ( $80 for Mario Kart World?

Like the first time around, Nintendo offers free Joy-Con replacements for the Switch 2, provided they’re still under warranty. The fine print stipulates that warranty only lasts a year, but historically Nintendo has been amenable to fixing controllers with an inactive warranty.

While a Switch 2 Pro controller costs $85, third-party devices are often much more affordable. Gizmodo received a bounty of controllers from multiple manufacturers for review, including several devices from 8BitDo and Gulikit specifically to test them on the Switch 2.

GameSir's G8 Plus Galileo has ergonomic grips, back buttons, swappable Hall Effect sticks, and a traditional D-pad.

The Switch 2 has only been out a week as of today, but we’re already seeing attractive discounts on the brand-new Nintendo console. Today we spotted a decent AU$40 saving on the gadget from EB Games’ official eBay store – ringing up to a total AU$50 saving with postage (typically AU$9.95) included.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has pretty radically different dimensions next to the original Switch or even the Steam Deck, so here are some side-by-side photos that will help you decide which is right for you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally, officially out, and Verge staffers have spent a bunch of time playing with it. The new console has a lot of improvements, like a bigger screen and an extra USB-C port. There’s a bunch of games to play, too, including a new Mario Kart and nice updates to older games.

A new exclusive game for Nintendo Switch 2 is announced, and players will soon revisit an adventure that's getting a new breath of life.